Town of Delavan, WI - Building permits

Building permits, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and erosion control permits, may be required for any construction, addition or alteration of any structure, including but not limited to sheds, carports, decks, porches, dormers, roof alterations, new or replacement retaining walls, signs, entrance pillars and gates, stairs and landings, and vegetation removal or grading.  Please contact your local building inspector with any questions or to determine if a building permit is required for your project.

Below you will find information on building permits for the Town of Delavan. You can scroll down the page or click one of the green links below to jump to a specific section.

Building Inspector information | Important checklists | Permit applications | Permit fees | Miscellaneous


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building inspector - Dick Alderman

Office # 800-422-5220
Cell # 262-894-2940

For Inspections call office

Office Location
5621 Town Hall Road
Delavan, WI 53115
(Driving Directions)

Office Hours
M W F 1-2:30

Payment
Cash or Check

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important checklists

Required Inspections
Know what inspections are required and when to call for them.

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permit applications

Building
Complete this form for any construction work. Only complete one form per project. Multiple forms for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC are not required.

Driveway and Public Right-of-Way
Complete this form when installing a new driveway, culvert, or pavement. Also use this application when working in the Right of Way.

Electrical
Complete this form for any electrical work. If you have already completed the Building Permit Application, this form is not necessary.

HVAC
Complete this form for any HVAC work. If you have already completed the Building Permit Application, this form is not necessary.

Plumbing
Complete this form for any plumbing work. If you have already completed the Building Permit Application, this form is not necessary.

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permit fees

Building Fee Schedule
This fee schedule is for information only. The final cost of the permit will be determined by the Building Inspector.

Driveway and Utility Fees
Fees for all work in the Right of Way including driveways and utilities.

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Miscellaneous

Electrical Rewire (we Energies)
Use this form when you are rewiring an EXISTING electrical meter.

Elkhorn Power & Light New Electrical Account Application
This application creates an account at the City of Elkhorn for electric service.

Elkhorn Power & Light New Electrical Service Application
Use this form when you need a NEW electric meter or when you are rewiring an EXISTING electrical meter. Check to see if Elkhorn Power & Light is your provider for electrical service.

Elkhorn Power & Light Ready for Electric Service Application
Use this form when you are ready for your NEW electric meter or rewired EXISTING electrical meter to be installed. Check to see if Elkhorn Power & Light is your provider for electrical service.

Exterior Wall Cross Section
A handy fill-in wall section.

New Electrical and Gas Service (Alliant Energy)
Use this form when you need a NEW electrical meter only. Check to see if Alliant is your provider for electrical service.

New Electrical and Gas Service (we Energies)
Use this form when you need a NEW gas meter or NEW electrical meter only. We Energies is the exclusive provider of natural gas. Check to see if we Energies is your provider for electrical service.

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